Technical Publications Author

Purpose
Reporting to the Technical Publications Manager for the generation and management of ACS Technical Publications for installation and maintenance of interior equipment
Key Responsibilities
- To create and maintain Technical Publications including (not limited to); Component Maintenance Manuals (CMM’s), Service Information Letters (SIL’s), Crew Training Manuals, Maintenance Training Manuals, Installation Instructions & Service Bulletin’s (SB’s)
- To understand and comply with industry standards and support identification of methods or publishing tools that are required to achieve such standards,
- To support effective processes and methods in the creation and maintenance of technical publications and documentation, adhering to the Company’s quality standards,
- Liaise with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Configuration and Customer Support as necessary
**This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. The successful job holder will be expected to perform varying tasks as required.
Key Performance Measures:
- Set of performance KPI’s to ensure a quality service is delivered in a timely manner
- Achievement of On Time Delivery (OTD) for engineering deliverables
Key Challenges:
- Delivery of high-quality technical publications meeting industry and OEM standards to meet challenging schedules
Knowledge, Education & Skills
Knowledge:
- Ability to communicate with customers and suppliers both independently and as part of a team
- The ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines
- The ability to work on own initiative but also as part of a team
- Organizational skills, such as time and resource planning
- Flexibility in working hours as necessary, while adhering to strict regulatory specifications and guidance
Education:
- Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering degree (desirable)
- Relevant apprenticeship scheme within a manufacturing & engineering environment
Skills and competencies
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office package
- Experience compiling technical publications in an engineering environment,
- Experience in using Authoring software (Adobe FrameMaker) or a similar application,
- Experience in using 2D illustration software (IsoDraw), or a similar application,
- Experience of Simplified Technical English (ASD-STE 100),
- Experience in iSpec2200 but not essential.
Key Relationships & Interaction:
Internal Relationships & Interactions:
- Programme Management, Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Sales & Marketing, Quality, HSE, HR
- Excellent inter departmental communication skills
- Works ethically and with complete integrity
External Relationships & Interactions:
- Direct customer interactions, Type Certificate Holders (Airbus & Boeing)
- Direct interactions with relevant governing bodies (CAA, EASA and FAA)
Other material requirements
- Flexibility to work additional hours to ensure department goals are achieved
AVIC Cabin Systems (UK) Ltd is an equal opportunities employer
Please note;
* Numerous positions at AVIC Cabin Systems UK LTD are governed by security and export control regulations. These rules indicate that elements such as your nationality/ any prior nationalities you may have held, and your birthplace can influence the positions you are qualified to undertake within the organisation. All candidates must at least meet the baseline personnel security standard. Additionally, certain roles demand elevated levels of National security vetting